A Nikon for every enthusiast
By Aimee Baldridge (February 12, 2004)
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Nikon hits all of this year's hot spots for digital photo enthusiasts by introducing an 8-megapixel EVF camera, a low-priced SLR, and a 5-megapixel compact model. Features such as in-camera red-eye removal and high-quality video capture should pique the interest of snapshooters, too. |
 Nikon Coolpix 4200 |
$400 |
Spring 2004 |
4-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 38mm-to-114mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 3X zoom lens; 12MB of internal memory and SD/MMC media
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This shiny, metal point-and-shoot weighs only 5.5 ounces and includes Nikon's new in-camera red-eye removal technology, along with VGA video capture at 30fps.
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 Nikon Coolpix 5200
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$500 |
Spring 2004
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5.1-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 38mm-to-114mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 3X zoom lens; 12MB of internal memory and SD/MMC media |
The 4200, plus a megapixel.
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 Nikon Coolpix 8700
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$1,000
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February 2004 |
8-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; 38mm-to-280mm (35mm-camera equivalent) 8X zoom lens; CompactFlash Types I and II media
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A high-res successor to the Coolpix 5700, this EVF (electronic viewfinder) camera is designed for serious photographers and has the advanced feature set to prove it.
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 Nikon D70
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$1,000 (body only) |
March 2004 |
6.1-megapixel (effective) CCD sensor; compatible with Nikon F-mount lenses; CompactFlash Types I and II and Microdrive media
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Nikon gives Canon's Digital Rebel some serious competition with this competitively priced and nicely compact SLR.
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REPORTS FROM THE SHOW
GEAR FOR '04
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